[clug] FOSS and Linux features

[freegazer]

On 11/10/06, Chris Smart <chris at kororaa.org> wrote:
>
> I'm after a few more things for the MtM site and after your help again!
>
> First, I'm after a list of FOSS for Windows that people can try before
> diving straight into Linux (like gimp, gaim, openoffice etc).



some additions you might like:

web browsers:
    Firefox (of course)
AV
    Clam-win
Games
   Cube
   Nexiuz
   Freeciv
Various
   XAMP - portable Apache for thumbdrive / CD-Rom use
   MoinMoin  - localized wiki
   Ethereal / Etherape - network monitoring
   Audacity - Audio editing
   Blender - 3D modeling / animation


> Secondly, I have a "features" section under the "why" page and am
> wanting a list of features where Linux is leading the pack (well Windows
> at least).
>
> I remember reading an APC Magazine article many months ago comparing the
> upcoming vista features with currently available Linux features and it
> was a good win for Linux. If anyone has that issue maybe you can jot
> them down on an email for me? ;)
>
> Anyway this is what I'm thinking of:
>
> "Linux is often at the forefront of computer technology and innovation.
> It is not bound by the same pressures as commercial entities and people
> are free to be creative and innovative. Some examples of technology
> where Linux has already beaten Windows Vista to the punch include: fancy
> 3D desktop effects with compiz; TV and media centre with mythtv; desktop
> searching with beagle; desktop widgets with superkaramba; and Linux is
> available for free, right now!"
>
> Thanks again!
> Chris
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